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Friday, 23 July 2021

Earthworms

 Physical appearance


Earthworms have long ‘segmented bodies ‘ covered in microscopic setar or bristles whichand  help to anchor and  pull the worm via longitudinal muscle contractions.Earthworm are invertebrates lacking a skeleton.

Habtat (where they live)


Earthworms and their relatives live anywhere there is moist  soil and dead plant material.Earthworms are most abundant in rainy forest areas but can be found in many habitats on land and in freshwater.


Reproduction


Earthworms are simultaneous hermaphrodites meaning worms have both male and female reproductive organs.during sexual intercourse among earthworms both sets of sex organs are used by both worms.



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